Can someone give me some info on artificial sweeteners?

DorianH · 07-23-2008, 03:07 PM

Internet searching doesn't seem to help me find the info I'm looking for. I'm trying to stay away from real sugar for obvious reasons, but AS make my stomach upset, and have that lovely laxative effect.

My question is: which are the mildest in that regard?

rottinluv · 07-23-2008, 04:09 PM

None, as far as I'm concerned!

I avoid anything artificial. I use stevia and erythritol only. Even Xylitol upset my tummy.

smoky · 07-23-2008, 04:15 PM

i find stevia the best or if i cant find that i use splenda

lisabinil · 07-23-2008, 05:46 PM

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jacksmixedtape · 07-23-2008, 11:01 PM

Stevia and erythritol have no side effects (but watch for candies with insoluble fiber AND erythritol). Beware of the other sugar alcohols! Splenda gives me headaches, but a lot of people use it without any problems.

berighteous · 07-24-2008, 12:19 AM

I found stevia (at least in the packets) to be profoundly nasty. I don't know why anyone would use that. To me and my lovely wife, it isn't sweet, it doesn't taste anything remotely like sugar, and has a wicked nasty aftertaste. Your mileage may vary.

I use splenda sometimes. It tastes ok in small doses. I just made some Koolaid with one of the quick packs I bought recently. It worked ok in that.

suzanneyea · 07-24-2008, 02:08 AM

It seems we all like different things on this board. I cannot touch Splenda, it cause my my blood sugar to go all out of wack and causes cravings for me. Stevia, I could never get used to the taste, hust didn't do it. I have a coffe every morning with half a package of equal and half a package of sugar twin and heavy cream and it is perfect. Somehow the mix of the two is what I like, weird I know. I have no other atrificial sugar during the day.

24Fan · 07-24-2008, 02:33 AM

Dorian, I use splenda quick packs exclusively and have no side effects from that. I have used powdered Erythitol only cuz I like to make that lovely ice cream and fudge, and you just can't get it right w/o it, but it does make me have cramps and go to ladies room. I may be overly sensitive to it, however.

I would try all above suggestions and see what works for you. If you're using only to sweeten coffee/drinks etc, splenda should work for you with out having bathroom problems.

Of course, the other issue will be to not use any artificial sweetners as they are real BAD for our bodies but we knew that already

DorianH · 07-24-2008, 06:12 AM

Thanks everyone for your input!

I'm not so much worried about carb cravings because my carb levels are moderate and I'm not having any cravings there.

I am more concerned about gastrointestinal stuff. I've had enough problems with that lately and I am scared to death to have any artificial sweeteners because of that- but I really would like a little something in my coffee, you know?

07-23-2008, 03:07 PM	#1
DorianH MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 1,428 Gallery: DorianH Stats: 247/???/150 WOE: Moderate Carbs/Dairy Free Start Date: restart 7/7/2008	Can someone give me some info on artificial sweeteners? Internet searching doesn't seem to help me find the info I'm looking for. I'm trying to stay away from real sugar for obvious reasons, but AS make my stomach upset, and have that lovely laxative effect. My question is: which are the mildest in that regard?

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07-23-2008, 04:09 PM	#2
rottinluv Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 319 Gallery: rottinluv Stats: 141/116/110 Height 5' nothing! WOE: Atkins OWL, Whole foods! Start Date: October 24, 2007	None, as far as I'm concerned! I avoid anything artificial. I use stevia and erythritol only. Even Xylitol upset my tummy.

07-23-2008, 04:15 PM	#3
smoky Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sask. Canada Posts: 510 Gallery: smoky Stats: Start weight 272 lb now am at 227 WOE: Eat Fat Get Thin Start Date: May 2006	i find stevia the best or if i cant find that i use splenda

07-23-2008, 05:46 PM	#4
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 8,770 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	Artificial Sweetener Chart - Diabetes Management - Nutrition - Artificial Sweeteners - Sugar Substitutes What Are Sugar Alcohols?-Blood Sugar and Sugar Alcohols

07-23-2008, 11:01 PM	#5
jacksmixedtape MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: going to school in NC Posts: 1,836 Gallery: jacksmixedtape Stats: 160/140ish, 5'11" WOE: gluten-free whole foods Start Date: May 2007	Stevia and erythritol have no side effects (but watch for candies with insoluble fiber AND erythritol). Beware of the other sugar alcohols! Splenda gives me headaches, but a lot of people use it without any problems.

07-24-2008, 12:19 AM	#6
berighteous Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grand Junction, Co Posts: 382 Gallery: berighteous Stats: 320/277/200 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2, 2008	I found stevia (at least in the packets) to be profoundly nasty. I don't know why anyone would use that. To me and my lovely wife, it isn't sweet, it doesn't taste anything remotely like sugar, and has a wicked nasty aftertaste. Your mileage may vary. I use splenda sometimes. It tastes ok in small doses. I just made some Koolaid with one of the quick packs I bought recently. It worked ok in that.

07-24-2008, 02:08 AM	#7
suzanneyea MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Quebec Posts: 1,202 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: suzanneyea Stats: 120 WOE: Atkins	It seems we all like different things on this board. I cannot touch Splenda, it cause my my blood sugar to go all out of wack and causes cravings for me. Stevia, I could never get used to the taste, hust didn't do it. I have a coffe every morning with half a package of equal and half a package of sugar twin and heavy cream and it is perfect. Somehow the mix of the two is what I like, weird I know. I have no other atrificial sugar during the day.

07-24-2008, 02:33 AM	#8
24Fan MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,461 Gallery: 24Fan WOE: Atkins	Dorian, I use splenda quick packs exclusively and have no side effects from that. I have used powdered Erythitol only cuz I like to make that lovely ice cream and fudge, and you just can't get it right w/o it, but it does make me have cramps and go to ladies room. I may be overly sensitive to it, however. I would try all above suggestions and see what works for you. If you're using only to sweeten coffee/drinks etc, splenda should work for you with out having bathroom problems. Of course, the other issue will be to not use any artificial sweetners as they are real BAD for our bodies but we knew that already

07-24-2008, 06:12 AM	#9
DorianH MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 1,428 Gallery: DorianH Stats: 247/???/150 WOE: Moderate Carbs/Dairy Free Start Date: restart 7/7/2008	Thanks everyone for your input! I'm not so much worried about carb cravings because my carb levels are moderate and I'm not having any cravings there. I am more concerned about gastrointestinal stuff. I've had enough problems with that lately and I am scared to death to have any artificial sweeteners because of that- but I really would like a little something in my coffee, you know?